Postcode insights

LL18 2SW

Ffordd Nant

Rhuddlan

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Detailed insights for LL18 2SW

Overview

Postcode LL18 2SW is located in a rural town, within the Rhuddlan ward of Denbighshire in the Wales region, and forms part of the Rhuddlan & Bodelwyddan area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 66.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 22% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Rhuddlan & Bodelwyddan is £47,392 per year. The nearest station is Rhyl, about 1.8 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Ffordd Porthdy Play Area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Rhuddlan & Bodelwyddan has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,369 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

7/10

Rhuddlan & Bodelwyddan has a high crime rate, with approximately 66.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Rhuddlan & Bodelwyddan is £47,392 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LL18 2SW.

Transport

The nearest station is Rhyl located about 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LL18 2SW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miFfordd Porthdy Play AreaSmallWalking directions to Ffordd Porthdy Play Area

Area Profile

Population
240
Population density
2,966.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.31(-2%)
Shoplifting
31.76(+394%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.3(+27%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.75(-40%)
Public order
7.75(-6%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
233
97.08%
Other White
5
2.08%
Irish
2
0.83%
Total population: 240

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
84
37.84%
No qualifications
38
17.12%
Level 3 (A level)
34
15.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
12.61%
Apprenticeship
20
9.01%
Total 16+ residents: 222

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
85
68%
Owns with a mortgage
26
20.8%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
7.2%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.4%
Shared ownership
2
1.6%
Total households: 125

Property prices in Rhuddlan

Median price£222,250
Price per sq ft£242
Sales (last 12 months)50
Typical range (middle 50%)£184K – £259K

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £222,250 (about £242 per square foot) in Rhuddlan area, with individual transactions ranging from £122,500 up to £525,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rhuddlan over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached21£262,000£272
Semi-Detached17£222,000£228
Terraced12£170,250£222

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rhuddlan

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rhuddlan.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£165,000£120,050£102,000
2017£165,000£91,000£151,475£102,000
2018£180,250£113,000£128,000£127,000
2019£190,000£98,000£155,000£122,500
2020£250,000£112,500£155,000£132,950
2021£267,500£133,000£180,500£123,000
2022£250,000£92,202£187,500£160,000
2023£240,000£120,000£230,000£165,000
2024£235,000£145,000£193,750£172,500
2025£251,000£109,500£225,000£167,500
2026£301,250£185,500£183,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rhuddlan.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rhuddlan.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£169£139£110
2017£184£142£180£163
2018£187£140£163£149
2019£197£166£184£158
2020£215£168£185£147
2021£225£206£192£183
2022£256£149£207£210
2023£255£182£223£194
2024£257£206£220£228
2025£265£198£228£214
2026£281£236£254
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rhuddlan.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rhuddlan in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL18 2SW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LL18 2SW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Jul 202518, Highlands Road, Rhyl, LL18 2SDDetachedFreehold£235,000
27 Nov 202539, Highlands Road, Rhyl, LL18 2SBDetachedFreehold£215,000
10 Jul 202531, Highlands Road, Rhyl, LL18 2SBDetachedFreehold£262,000
21 Jul 202513, Howell Avenue, Rhyl, LL18 2TDSemi-DetachedFreehold£246,000
15 Apr 20252, Howell Avenue, Rhyl, LL18 2TDDetachedFreehold£265,000

Schools

In the LL18 2SW postcode area, located within Rhuddlan & Bodelwyddan, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LL18 2SW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miNot applicableYsgol Y CastellWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LL18 2SW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LL18 2SW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCo-op FoodRhyl Road, Rhuddlan, Rhyl, LL18 2TSWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miSpar131-136 High Street, Rhuddlan, Rhyl, LL18 2UBWalking directions to Spar
0.5 miSainsbury'sClwyd Retail Park, Rhuddlan, Rhyl, LL18 2TJWalking directions to Sainsbury's

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LL18 2SW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ann Davies

Rhuddlan - Elected 5 May 2022

Conservative

Arwel Roberts

Rhuddlan - Elected 5 May 2022

Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales

Member of parliament

Gill German

Clwyd North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictDenbighshireW06000004
Parliamentary ConstituencyClwyd NorthW07000095
WardRhuddlanW05001349
ParishRhuddlanW04000172
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Rhuddlan & BodelwyddanW02000050
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Denbighshire 009BW01000223
Police ForceNorth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LL18 2SW

Is LL18 2SW (Rhuddlan & Bodelwyddan) safe?

The area around LL18 2SW records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Wales as a whole the rate is about 86 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near LL18 2SW?

The median sale price around LL18 2SW in Rhuddlan & Bodelwyddan is £222,250 (about £242 per square foot) based on 50 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LL18 2SW?

There is 1 school close to LL18 2SW, including Ysgol Y Castell. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LL18 2SW?

LL18 2SW scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,369 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LL18 2SW (Rhuddlan & Bodelwyddan) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Clwyd North covering LL18 2SW is Gill German (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Ann Davies (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Arwel Roberts (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.